The delays experienced by British cheesemakers at the World Cheese Awards serve as a stark indicator of the ramifications stemming from post-Brexit customs checks, which have severely impacted their ability to compete.
John Farrand, director at the Guild of Fine Food, expressed that the customs delays "would not have been a thing" before Brexit, highlighting how such issues were previously non-existent for British cheesemakers.
Despite the commitment to comply with importing conditions, the absence of British cheeses from the World Cheese Awards reflects the broader challenges faced by the industry post-Brexit.
With nearly 4,800 entries at this year's World Cheese Awards, the absence of British cheeses due to customs complications not only affected the individual competitors but also showcased a significant loss for the UK’s cheese industry.
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